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The Cincinnati Reds one year ago sat four games below the .500 mark. It had been almost the entire month since they last had a winning record. That record was just 3-2. Thanks to a 12-game winning streak in the middle of June, the Reds were able to finish the season above 500. It was just the fourth time in 10 years they accomplished that feat. 2024 however has gotten off to a … [Read more...] about Cincinnati Reds End a Decade Long Drought for April

Elly De La Cruz has been must-watch TV over the last couple of weeks. On Monday night he inked his name in baseball history and added to his impressive resume. His first-inning home run to dead center field was his team-high eight of the season. Dating back to 1901, no player in MLB history has hit eight home runs and stolen 17 bases in a single month. Elly’s home run hit in … [Read more...] about Reds Player Makes MLB History in San Diego

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is making his bid for National League MVP with his historic start. In just his first full season in the majors, De La Cruz is on a record-setting pace to start the season. Earlier this week, the 22-year-old became the second player since 1900 with five homers and 10 stolen bases in the first 20 games of a season. The last player to … [Read more...] about Reds Star Making His Bid For MVP With Historic Start

The Cincinnati Reds weekend sweep over the Los Angeles Angels saw offseason acquisition Frankie Montas out of Sunday’s game in the first inning. Montas was only 16 pitches into his start when he was struck by a Taylor Ward line drive below his right elbow and was still able to throw out Ward at first base. However, he left the mound after the team trainer examined his arm. … [Read more...] about Reds Opening Day Starter Sidelined with Bruised Forearm

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said Monday that Nick Lodolo will make his season debut Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. Lodolo struggled in his final rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Louisville, coughing four runs over 2 2/3 innings. His pitch count got up to 64 in that outing after he threw 77 pitches in his first rehab start. The Reds don’t expect the left-hander … [Read more...] about Reds Manager Announces Former First-Round Pick Will Return Saturday